Unidentified railroad yard, looking south, Natick, Massachusetts, 8356-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1911

GUSN

GUSN-384090

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Description

The image depicts a railroad yard looking south in Natick, Massachusetts. Visible are multiple sets of train tracks with railcars labeled "N.Y.C. & H.R." on both the left and right. In the distance, several people can be seen walking near the tracks, and utility poles with electrical lines run parallel to the tracks. Buildings, including a structure resembling a covered rail shed, are present in the background, along with a church steeple visible on the horizon.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
railroad yards
boxcars
coal
storage facilities
men (male humans)
utility poles
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012996
B-Series negative 8356-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.380.8356-B

Date Notes

Created month: 02

Places

Natick (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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